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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.76, 1,198.88 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.76, 1,198.88 and 475.76 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.76 : 1,198.88 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.76/1,198.88 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.76x = 1,198.88 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.76x = 570,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,379.15/868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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